The Washington Town Council scheduled public hearings next month on three issues: water and sewer rates, a lot line adjustment at The Inn at Little Washington and the town budget. It also discussed upcoming construction and improvement projects in the town at Monday’s meeting.
- During his report, Mayor Joe Whited said last weekend’s open house at Rush River Commons was “really wonderful,” and said it is great to see more children and families moving into the town. “They’ll bring some new dynamism to the community.”
- Jim Abdo is “wrapping up [his] permitting” for demolition of parts of the old packing shed on the corner of Gay and Porter streets, Whited said, and construction is on track to start in coming weeks.
- A public hearing will be held next month on a proposed increase in water and sewer rates, which the town government hopes will quell an annual deficit currently covered by the town’s “rainy day fund.” Zoning Administrator Steve Gyurisin proposed a $2 increase to the base rate for water and sewer, and a $1 increase on the accelerator base rate.
- Whited said the council’s May meeting will be “packed,” with additional public hearings on a lot line adjustment for The Inn at Little Washington, site plans for potential work at the old newspaper building and town budget.
- Vice Mayor Fred Catlin gave an update on the construction of a new walking path. He said the contractor has started clearing brush, and white flags are now posted outlining the route, which will wind from Gay Street to Rush River Commons.
- Whited said a public hearing on the sale of town property behind Mt. Salem Avenue will most likely be held at the council’s June meeting.
